rome week 2 Flashcards
Population count
census
Ambitious military leader, dominated roman politics, forced rome to make him a dictator.
julius ceaser
Triumphant Octavian (first citizen) exercised absolute power in rome, had stable gov, and introduced stable government.
augustus
Good ruler, codified roman laws and wall built to protect rome.
hadrian
Underground or bridge like stone structure that carried water from hills to citys
aqueducts
(roman peace) during this time rome was in peace and unity. Legions protected the land and every thing was going well (golden age).
pax romana
Soldier working for a foreign army for pay.
mercenaries
Economic cycle that involves a rapid rise in prices linked to a sharp increase in the amount of money available.
inflation
A nomadic people of central asia.
huns
Roman emperor born to a family of low status in the Roman province of Dalmatia, He rose through the ranks of the military to become cavalry commander to the Emperor Carus.
diocletion
what are the three triumvirates
crassus pompey and julius caeser
after —– died these two triumvirate fought for power in which – won because everyone loved him
crassus pompey julius caeser===
egyptian bros killed pompey
declared himself dictator
julius caeser
—– were afraid of caeser, in order to protect —— they killed him (called the)
senators,,,, the republic,,, ides of march….. ( wanted to save republic but ironically just ended.)
What lead to of the republic
people angry by Caesers death, and augustus came into rule
who ganged up hunt down Caesers murder. but turned up against each other
mark anthony,,, octavion (nephew)
—- joined with cleopatra to defeat octavion
mark anthony
lost naval battle
who won octavian or mark anth
mark and cleopatra lost and killed themselves
What did octavian (caesers nephew) change his name too
augustus
senate
first citizen
princeps
of father of the country
patr parviae
whos romes first emporer, what two ways does he strengthen authority
augustus, soldiers had to swear allegiance, built house for freemen former slaves.
Rome didnt like father then son rulers, which led to
violence
2 evil and insane roman rulers
nero, caligula